New Columbian boa

[Solid Snake]

Just got him a few hours ago. He seems to chill on top of the branches instead of hides, do they usually do this? I love his colour and hes a real nice boa, so calm, unlike most snakes ive had.

I was just wondering, are they picky feeders? imma try to feed him a fuzzy tonight.

http://www.ssnakess.com/photopost/data/508/2059mice-med.jpg
http://www.ssnakess.com/photopost/data/508/2059coil2-med.jpg http://www.ssnakess.com/photopost/data/508/2059coil-med.jpg
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[Infectrix]

So you ended up gettin' one eh?! Nice. Pics soon to come I hope?

From what I've read, bc will readily feed on whatever f/t you toss them. My bc proved that the day after I got him/her.

My bc is usually found on top the hides rather than in them. And sometimes in them. Most people keep their bc's in blanket boxes, which is totally fine, but I'm working on getting an enclosure to where I can observe their arboreal capability.

Congrats.:D

[Solid Snake]

the first pic there i tried feeding him. And i knew he wouldn't take it but i thought i'd give it a shot.

he spends alot of time in the branches, sometimes he hides between the water dishhttp://www.ssnakess.com/photopost/data/513/2059me_and_boa-med.jpg

heres me with a 4 foot Columbian Boa. Sorry for the crappy pics.

[Invictus]

Gorgeous Boa, but.... A fuzzy??? Even a neonate boa should be feeding on hoppers or maybe even small adult mice. Fuzzies are for Colubruids and Erycines. :)

[Infectrix]

Invictus is right. Your BC looks like it could stomp a few fuzzies at that. How about trying to start the snake off with rat pups or adult mice around 20 grams?

[Solid Snake]

do u think these guys are hard feeders like BPs?

[boa]

boas are great feeders at that size you should feed him f/t ratpups then soon onto rat hoppers every week make sure the temps are proper.

[Solid Snake]

everything is the way it should be. theres only one problem, he isn't using his hide, instead he just sleeps on the trees. funny how he coils like a tree python, anyway, is it normal?

[Invictus]

Uncommon, but nothing to be alarmed about. My BCI burrows like a Kenyan sometimes... again, nothing to be worried about. :)

[Solid Snake]

he isnt eating, maybe my tank is too large for him, i have a 40 Gall. Its my only tank, i think i need to putchase a smaller one.

[Pythonian]

what size tank would be good for a 4 footer?? i would think 40G wouldn't be too big.


Mike

[Zoe]

Yeah, and don't keep him in a tank. They are way too drafty and don't hold humidity at all. Go for a rubbermaid, the equivalent of 15-20 gallons for now, at least till he settles in.

Also, who did you get that boa from ? He is very pretty!!

Zoe

[Solid Snake]

ok, i'll get a rubber maid

[Solid Snake]

By the looks of it, does he look kinda skinny? Are Boas usually this calm? I'm starting to get worried cuz he refused a meal. and he isn't all to active, he just sits in the branches. But i've moved him into a rubbermaid cover the sides so its dark, hopefully he'll eat.

[boa]

where did you get your boa?has he ate before you got him?

[Zoe]

He looks fine for a baby, sometimes babies are calm. Is he alert? If you put your hand in front of his face, does he flick his tongue?

Okay, you've only had him for two days. I don't why you're attempting to feed him yet... Just put him in a rubbermaid with a water dishes, papertowel, a hide and some rocks/branches and leave him be for a few days. He is still settling in! Then try offering him a live rat pink or hoppermouse. If he is in his hide box, just put the rodent at the mouth of the hide, he'll feel like he is a big proud snake "ambushing" his prey :D.

Zoe

[Solid Snake]

i get worried cuz all of my snake that i've gotten have eaten at lease the 3rd day i get'em.

I had 3 BPs, and all ate less in 3 days. I heard Boas weren't picky eaters. I know the shop and the workers and they said he ate 4 days before i bought him.

[Solid Snake]

I'm so relieved. Well today i went to check on him and he shedded!! Thats why his skin looked so saggy and i thought he was losing wieght. Now he has the usual BCI structure, blocky grey look. Anyway, i went and got a F/T adult mouse, and he took it like a champ! :)

[Solid Snake]

http://www.ssnakess.com/photopost/data/508/2059boa-med.jpg

http://www.ssnakess.com/photopost/data/508/2059boa_004-med.jpg

[Zoe]

Wow thats awesome! I'm thrilled to hear he ate, and what a beauty!


Zoe

[Solid Snake]

i wanna get a closer shot a him, its a bit dark, do u think the flash will damage my boa's eye?

[Zoe]

Nah, just dont put the camera right into face. Worst he'll do is strike at ya :)

Zoe

[TheRedDragon]

I'm very glad to hear that he ate well. I've never had trouble with my BCI, so, you should have a wonderful feeder from here on out. I'm guessing that he was just a little stressed from the move and the shed. He's a real beaut though, good luck with him in the future! :)

[Solid Snake]

do u think a 40 gallon would be good for him?

[Zoe]

Rubbermaid? Sure! It's a little big, but furnish it well and it'll be fine for another year or so!

Zoe

[Solid Snake]

its tank, so they arent as easily stressed as BPs right?

[Zoe]

They aren't as easily stressed, but tanks aren't suitable. They are drafty and don't hold humidity at all.

Zoe